ECUMENICAL WORSHIP SERVICES: Friday; 6 p.m.; and Saturday, March 2; 1 p.m.; St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, 236 E. 11th St.; Church Women United in the Erie Area observance of World Day of Prayer; March 1 worship is in Spanish and English; March 2 is English and American Sign Language. Info: 455-5582.

LENT/HOLY WEEK

UNITED METHODIST MEN'S LENTEN COMMUNION BREAKFASTS: Saturdays through March 23; 8 a.m.; different church each week; today, Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 W. Heidler Road, Fairview; March 2, Summit United Methodist Church, 1510 West Townhall Road, Summit Township; with program and Communion; reservations required by the Wednesday before. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 833-3225 for today; 864-3271 for March 2.

CONTEMPORARY STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Sunday, March 10; 7 p.m.; Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2701 East Ave.; "Lenten Prayer: Journey with Jesus," a reflection/meditation on the stations presented by junior and senior high youth from the faith formation program. Info: 456-4254.

holy week revival: Monday, March 25, through Wednesday, March 27; 7 p.m.; Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 German St.; with guest evangelist the Rev. William Bunton of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Akron, Ohio; music by various choirs. Info: 456-8687, 459-7003, 459-2527.

upcoming events

NINETEEN DAY FAST: Saturday, March 2; Baha'i start of a period of abstaining from food or drink from sunrise to sunset. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY: Sunday, March 17; Christian celebration of the saint. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

MEMORIAL AND DEDICATION SERVICE: Sunday, March 17; 5 p.m.; Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 German St.; honoring the late Rev. Herlies Murphy; with a message by the Rev. Gary Brown, associate minister, and music by the Mass Choir of Second Baptist Church. Info: 459-7003.

CLEAN MONDAY: Monday, March 18; Orthodox Christian start of Great Lent, the period leading to Easter. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

SPRING EQUINOX: Wednesday, March 20; Wiccan/pagan celebration of the renewed life of the Earth and of spring. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

PALM SUNDAY: Sunday, March 24; Christian celebration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the start of Holy Week. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

PASSOVER: Tuesday, March 26; Jewish commemoration of the liberation of the Israelites, led by Moses, from slavery; begins at sundown the day before. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

HOLI: Wednesday, March 27; Hindu celebration of spring; also called the Festival of Colors. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

MAUNDY/HOLY THURSDAY: Thursday, March 28; Christian remembrance of the Last Supper. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

GOOD FRIDAY: Friday, March 29; Christian commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

EASTER: Sunday, March 31; Western Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ; Eastern Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar will celebrate Easter on May 5. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion.

After the Storm: Sundays; 7 p.m.; Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, 12921 Dundon Road, Edinboro; modern Christian music performed by Shattered, and speaker, 7 p.m.; first Sunday of the month at the Hangout, 216 W. Plum St., Edinboro; remaining Sundays at Hillcrest. Info: 734-1108.

Radio BROADCAST: "Magnify -- Mass and a Message" with Monsignor Tom Snyderwine; Sundays; 7-8 p.m.; WJET-AM/1400; day's Mass, recorded at St. Luke Catholic Church, and commentary on current affairs from Christian perspective.

ST. PETER SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY: First Tuesday; 6 p.m.; St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St.; group of everyday people who work to bring the Gospel into the secular world; meet in Synod Hall. Info: 476-1100.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Second Tuesday; 1-2 p.m.; Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania administration building, 5031 West Ridge Road; Sisters of St. Joseph associates looking for people who like to knit or crochet. Info: 836-4134.

Diabetic support group: Third Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2931 Myrtle St.; for people diagnosed as diabetic or prediabetic, their spouses and significant others. Info: 825-4514 or 882-5216.

Moms Club of Edinboro: Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m.; Edinboro United Methodist Church, 113 High St., Edinboro; support and activities for stay-at-home and working mothers with children of any age; baby sitters available. Info: 734-8563, cyard33@gmail.com.

LIVING HOPE: First and third Thursday; 6:30-8 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road, Millcreek Township; support group for women who have had, are currently diagnosed with or may be suspected to have cancer. Cost: Free. Info: 838-4251, www.facerie.org.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Sisters of St. Joseph Poustinia, 2405 W. Eighth St.; contemplative prayer classes and prayer groups. Info: 836-4161 or e-mail s.mkmcnelis@ssjerie.org for days and times or for Sister Mary Kay McNelis to speak to your group.

ERIE D.A.W.N.: Wheels To Work program seeks donations of roadworthy vehicles for working, low-income women who have no means of transportation to and from work; contributions may be tax-deductible. Info: 453-5921.